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Read the Health Record Information Found Below: Abd: Mild Distention

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Read the health record information found below: Abd: Mild distention. Fullness and discomfort of suprapubic area.
Neuro: Normal reflexes and strength of the lower extremities, normal sphincter tone.
Gross appearance of penis: No meatal stenosis, easily retractable foreskin, no penile ulcers.
DRE: Enlarged prostate of 3 finger breadths. No prostatorrhea.
Labs: Elevated PSA. UA normal. UCx negative. BMP normal.
Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?


A) The opening of the patient's urethra is small (narrow) .
B) The patient did not have any discharge from the prostate.
C) The patient exhibited symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia or benign prostate hypertrophy.
D) The patient had a digital rectal exam, an examination of the prostate using a finger inserted into the rectum.
E) The patient has elevated prostate-specific antigen.

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